Tiers of Support

Tier I

Universal screening or benchmarking conducted at school level
Behavioral incentive programs within the classroom
Assistive Technology
In-class interventions provided by teachers

Tier II

iReady targeted instruction
Tier II targeted interventions in the classroom during focus period
Screening for Reading Difficulties (all schools)

Tier III

Consultation with Behaviorist/Occupational Therapist/Speech and Language Therapist/Physical Therapist/Social Worker as needed.
Basic Skills Intervention (Math/ELA-all schools)
RTI Instruction as needed

**Additional strategies may be offered upon team discussion

Tier I (Classroom Intervention)

Tier I interventions apply to 80-90% of students. The goal at this level is to provide comprehensive instruction within the general education classroom to meet grade-level expectations. Instruction is delivered by the general education classroom teacher. The curriculum continues to be based on the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, with differentiated lessons designed to meet various learning styles. Once students demonstrate grade-level expectations, they will exit the I&RS process. Students who require additional interventions, outside of the classroom, based on entrance criteria will be recommended for Tier II.

Tier II (Alternate Intervention)

Tier II interventions apply to approximately 5-15% of students. The goal at this level is to provide sufficient additional support to gain skills needed to close the achievement gap. Supplemental support, in addition to differentiated classroom instruction, is delivered by teachers during the focus period. The focus of this phase is targeted small group instruction based on New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Students who meet grade-level expectations will exit the I&RS process. Students who have acquired self-initiating problem-solving strategies at this level will return to Tier I and have their academic needs fully met in the classroom. Students who require more intensive supports will be recommended based on entrance criteria for Tier III interventions.

Tier III (Intensive Intervention)

Tier III interventions apply to about 1-5% of students. The goal at this level is to provide more extensive supplemental supports to gain the skills needed to close the achievement gap. Intensive individualized interventions are delivered by a teacher. Research-based and evidence-based intervention programs, directed by New Jersey Student Learning Standards are utilized for instruction. Students who meet grade-level expectations will exit the I&RS process. Students who have acquired self-initiating problem-solving strategies will return to Tier I and have their academic needs fully met in the classroom. Students who continue to struggle may receive further evaluation through the Child Study Team.

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